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Door County Fall 50

Sister Bay, WI

A peak-foliage 50-miler down a Lake Michigan peninsula — a Midwest destination within driving range.

Door County Fall 50 is a point-to-point 50-mile ultra (and relay) down the Door County peninsula in Wisconsin at peak fall color. It is runnable and scenic, within a day's drive of Chicago. Best for Midwest destination ultrarunning.
When
October 24, 2026
Distances
50 Mile
Surface
Mixed
Course
Point-to-point
Elevation gain
2,600 ft
Altitude
580 ft–900 ft
Weather
Cool
Nearest airport
GRB
Suggested trip
2 nights

Weather

MonthAvg high / lowBand
October40–55°FCool

Historical averages for planning — not a forecast. Always check conditions before race week.

Route & course

50 Mile

Point-to-point · Mixed
Elev gain
2,600 ft
Elev loss
2,600 ft
High point
900 ft
Low point
580 ft
  • Start and finish are in different locations
  • Plan shuttle, drop-off, or two-car logistics
  • Conditions can differ from start to finish
Start · 600 ftFinish · 580 ft

Travel

Base town
Sturgeon Bay
Nearest airport
GRB · 60 min
Rental car
Recommended
Rideshare
Limited
Lodging
Limited
Facilities
Good
Trip length
2 nights
Travel complexity
4.5/10

Simple drive-up logistics; the main friction is point-to-point shuttle timing on a long peninsula.

Within a day's drive of Chicago and Milwaukee. Peak-foliage weekend lodging books out early.

Best for / avoid if

Best for

  • Midwest runners wanting a scenic ultra close to home
  • Fall-color chasers
  • Relay teams and first ultras

Avoid if

  • You want mountains or technical trail
  • You dislike road/path running
  • You need warm weather

About this race

A scenic point-to-point ultra (also a relay) running the length of Wisconsin's Door County peninsula through forests, orchards, and shoreline towns at peak autumn color. Rolling, runnable, and a great Midwest destination weekend.

Last verified June 19, 2026. Race details can change — always confirm with the official race website.

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